to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or somebody else
alteration (of character or essence); change in quality; transformation; deterioration; degeneration; transmutation
(only) one option; one possible choice
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
greatest treasure; most valuable asset; pride (of)
goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death
cannonball; shot (in the shot put)
levitation; floating on air; airborne (e.g. bacteria); aero-
recognition; acquaintance
to lose one's mind; to lose control of oneself
as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie
observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance
to save face; to keep face; to not lose face
to cling to; to stick to; to lie flat (e.g. on the ground)
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
distinction; differentiation; classification
messenger; envoy; emissary
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
extinguishing; dying out (of a fire); putting out
merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling
private affairs; personal matter
to hang down (from); to dangle; to be within one's reach; to dangle (before one's eyes); to be completely reliant on; to be entirely dependent on
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
charity; benevolence; philanthropy; (love for) humanity; fraternity; brotherhood
to suppress one's emotions
to be born (with); to be born (to be); to be destined
spokesperson; speaker (for someone); mouthpiece; voice (e.g. for the ordinary citizen)